Investment Initiatives in Energy, Agriculture, and Industry Presented at NIF

- The visit of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, to the National Investment Fund (NIF) took place as part of discussions on new investment initiatives, reports the press service of the Cabinet. During the meeting, significant projects related to hydropower, agriculture, and industry were presented. Special emphasis was placed on initiatives aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses, which, in turn, contributes to job creation, regional development, and

The Highest Economic Growth Rates in Central Asia: A Kazakh Expert Listed Changes in Kyrgyzstan

The Director of the Center for Comparative Political Studies of Kazakhstan, Aidar Amrebaev, expressed his views in a recent interview with the "Kabar" agency regarding the changes that have occurred in Kyrgyzstan since the rise to power of President Sadyr Japarov. According to the expert, under Japarov's leadership, Kyrgyzstan's economy is demonstrating positive dynamics, with a real GDP growth rate of 11.1%, which is one of the best indicators in Central Asia. "The

The Veterinary Control Service has imposed a ban on the import of animals and products from India

- From January 28, 2025, temporary restrictions introduced by the Veterinary Service for Animal Husbandry, Pastures, and Feed under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry will come into effect. These measures concern the import of animals from the Republic of India that may be susceptible to the Nipah virus, as well as animal products, the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reports. These measures were taken in response to the detection of the Nipah

WHO warns of possible further spread of Nipah virus

Customs Officers Intercepted the Import of 11.8 kg of Banned Fishing Nets

During the inspection of postal shipments at the "Northern" railway customs, employees of the Main Directorate for Combating Smuggling discovered synthetic fishing nets weighing 11.80 kg, which are prohibited for import into the territory of Kyrgyzstan. These shipments arrived from the People's Republic of China. According to information from the State Customs Service (SCS), a representative of the company OsOO "R.K." stated that he was unaware of the existing ban on

The State Duma approved amendments to the investment law in the first reading

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On Investments in the KR'" was adopted in the first reading. The initiative belongs to the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.

The State Duma approved amendments to the law on credit information exchange

As part of the first reading, the Jogorku Kenesh supported amendments to the draft law concerning the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Exchange of Credit Information". The proposed amendments suggest reducing the storage period for negative credit information from 5 to 3 years, and for positive information from 7 to 5 years. New storage periods for data related to loans amounting to less than 10,000 soms are also established — they will be stored for one year.

The National Bank warns: fraudsters are impersonating officials of the NBKR

The mentioned criminals, posing as officials of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, send messages via messengers asking to contact a "coordinator" regarding supposedly arisen problems. This "coordinator" demands access to confidential information under various pretexts.

A Turkish Expert's Perspective on Sadyr Japarov's Politics

Professor Toghrul Ismail, a political scientist and expert in international relations, as well as the head of the Department of Political History at Kahramanmaraş University in Turkey, shared his thoughts with the Kabar agency regarding the policies implemented by President Sadyr Japarov since he took office. Ismail noted that there is currently an emphasis in Kyrgyzstan on the implementation of social and economic projects. He also added that during Japarov's presidency, the number of

A new kindergarten with 250 places has opened in Talas. The "Alliance Altyn" Development Fund supported the complete reconstruction and equipping of the building.

The financial support for the complete reconstruction and equipping of the kindergarten was provided by the "Alliance Altyn" Development Fund. As a result of the work, all interior finishes were updated, furniture and kitchen equipment were replaced, plumbing was renewed, as well as electrical systems and doors. The fund also allocated over 83 million soms for 145 projects in the field of education. The new kindergarten will significantly reduce the need for preschool education in

Canada has strengthened visa issuance control for the 2026 World Cup

The Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada has announced an increase in scrutiny of visa applications submitted by football fans planning to attend the World Cup this year. This decision has been made to prevent an increase in the number of asylum seekers, as reported by the Globe and Mail. According to information provided by the department, "The Ministry is carefully analyzing visa applications from fans to avoid situations where individuals might use the

The speaker met with a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Gao Xian.

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turghunbek uulu, held a meeting with a delegation headed by Gao Xiang, a member of the Central Committee of the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China and President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. According to the press service of the parliament, the negotiations discussed aspects of political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian interaction between the two countries, as well as opportunities for further development of

Trump's World Council Breaks Through the BRICS Wall

Trump's initiative, launched at the forum, is already sparking debates about its true intentions and consequences. Despite criticism, it has become the most significant attempt to revise the world order established after World War II. Unlike the long-standing attacks on the UN, Trump has proposed a concept that may potentially rival this institution. The World Council was initially conceived as a means to aid the recovery of the Gaza Strip following the devastating attacks by Israel,

Amazon will cut 16,000 employees

The company Amazon, one of the leading online retailers in the world, has announced its intention to cut about 16,000 jobs. This decision follows previous layoffs that occurred in October. In the company's official statement, it says: "Today we are announcing the reduction of approximately 16,000 positions at Amazon. We are doing everything we can to support those affected by these changes." In October of last year, Reuters reported that Amazon planned to conduct its largest

Over 300,000 Kyrgyz citizens have a negative credit history

The issue of the number of citizens with a credit history in Kyrgyzstan was raised by deputy Dastan Bekeshev. The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Medet Tairov, reported that about 1.5 million people are registered in the general database of the credit information bureau. According to the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Benazir Nurlanova, out of this number, 1 million 517 thousand people have a credit history, with 302 thousand 355 of them having negative records. Tairov

The GNS identified over 13,000 drinks without excise stamps in Bishkek

As part of tax control raids, employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic recorded the sale of excise goods in Bishkek without excise stamps. This was reported in the agency's press release. During the inspection, about 13,000 units of various beverages were discovered, including alcoholic, sugary, and energy drinks, which lacked excise stamps.

Five Years of Sadyr Japarov's Presidency: Hundreds of Schools and Kindergartens Built

Today, January 28, marks the fifth anniversary of Sadyr Japarov taking office as President of Kyrgyzstan. During this time, significant work has been carried out under his leadership in the field of education. According to the Ministry of Education, the priority has been the development and modernization of social infrastructure. From 2021 to 2025, the construction and reconstruction of 673 educational institutions were completed. These include: 394 new schools, 147 kindergartens, as well as

In Chuy Region, six development priorities have been identified

A meeting took place in Bishkek where the authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, met with representatives of the local business community. The agenda included issues related to the economic and social progress of the region. According to Osmonov, this meeting was a response to the requests of entrepreneurs and emphasizes the government's readiness to cooperate with businesses.

The Housing Committee supported amendments to the law on non-tax revenues

At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the draft law "On Amendments to the Code on Non-Tax Revenues" was supported. This information was announced by Ruslan Suynaliev, Deputy Minister of Finance. As the authors of the initiative clarify, the main goal of the draft law is to modernize the system for repaying state loans. In particular, it is proposed to introduce new payment options, including terminals, ATMs, and online services, which should simplify the process for borrowers.

The Jogorku Kenesh adopted amendments to the Law "On Investments" in the first reading

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on January 28, the deputies adopted the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On Investments in the Kyrgyz Republic'" in the first reading. This draft law was proposed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Mederbek Tumanov noted that the purpose of developing this document is to eliminate legal conflicts. The changes proposed in the new version are intended to

Adylbek Kasymaliev announced the factors for Kyrgyzstan's GDP growth to $22.6 billion

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, at a recent meeting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs board, highlighted several factors contributing to the increase in the state budget, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. In his speech, Kasymaliev noted that the economy of Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating positive changes. For example, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country has grown from 8.3 billion

Adylbek Kasymaliev Familiarized Himself with the Activities of the National Investment Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the head of the presidential administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held an introductory meeting regarding the activities of the National Investment Fund. This information was provided by the government press service. During his visit, he met with the staff of the fund, where the need for effective and coordinated functioning of the organization was emphasized. It was also noted that the Fund must continue to demonstrate high

Ministry of Health Board. By 2030, at least 130 billion soms will be allocated to healthcare in the Kyrgyz Republic

The meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic was held, chaired by Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. The main focus was on the results of work for the year 2025 and the determination of priorities for the upcoming year 2026, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet. The event was also attended by the Minister of Health Kanaybek Dosmanbetov, representatives of the Jogorku Kenesh, the leadership of the Ministry of Health, and

Pickpockets Arrested in Bishkek. They Were Stealing Smartphones

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs arrested suspects in a series of pickpocketing incidents, according to information provided by the local police press service. On December 28, 2025, a citizen identified as A.A. reported to the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs about a theft that occurred at the Alamedin market. Unknown individuals stole an "iPhone 12 Pro Max" mobile phone from the pocket of her minor daughter